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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate chip banana bread

Everyone needs a go-to banana bread recipe, am I right?

This banana bread is my all-time favourite. It boasts a soft and tender crumb, and is packed with banana flavour and chocolate chips.

A hint of cinnamon and dash of nutmeg makes it one tasty treat. Plus you can feel good about putting those overripe bananas to good use. Just be sure to slice a thick piece fresh from the oven, smear it with a little butter and call it a day.

Chocolate chip banana bread

When crafting this recipe I had a few boxes it just had to tick. One was I wanted a mix and stir recipe. No getting out the electric mixer. I also didn’t want to have to wait for the butter to soften, because if you’re anything like me, when the craving for banana bread hits, you want it instantly.

I wanted a good old fashioned stir and mix recipe but I certainly didnt want to compromise on flavour. So this banana bread is packed with spices, has three whole bananas and a smattering of chocolate chips.

Chocolate chip banana bread

If you prefer, you could swap out the chocolate chips for chopped walnuts or leave them out entirely if you are a banana bread purist. Either way you will end up with a lovely flavourful banana bread with a golden crust and a soft cake centre that will leave you begging for seconds.

This banana loaf is the perfect baked good to make ahead of time and freeze for the kids lunches or for when that banana bread craving hits. On the other hand, if you love Nutella, try my Nutella Swirl Banana Bread.

Chocolate chip banana bread

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
  • Author: Jessica Holmes
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

Packed with bananas and choc chips, this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread boasts a soft and tender crumb and is so easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 175 grams (1 and 1/4 cup) plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 90 grams (1/2 cup)  brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 115 grams (1/2 cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) buttermilk
  • Approximately 3 ripe bananas (1 cup mashed)
  • 75 grams (1/2 cup) milk or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Grease and line your 9 x 5 inch baking tin with baking or parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 180 C (360 F). In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, baking soda and baking powder. Add the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg and gently stir.
  2. In the microwave, heat the butter in a large heatproof bowl until just melted, stirring in between 10 second bursts. Remove the butter and set aside to cool slightly. Meanwhile, mash your bananas well using a fork.
  3. Next, add your vanilla, egg and buttermilk to your cooled butter and whisk gently until combined. Make a well in the middle of your dry ingredients, add the wet ingredients and the mashed banana. Very gently fold the mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon until the mixture is just combined – be careful not to over mix.
  4. Throw in the chocolate chips. Pour the mixture into your prepared tin and bake for approximately 40-50 minutes* or until a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool on a wire rack.

Notes

*Cover banana bread with aluminium foil at the 40 minute mark to prevent your banana bread from going too brown.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 327

Keywords: Banana, Bread, Chocolate chip

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  2. Could I add cocoa powder to this to make it a chocolate banana bread? I’ve found a few recipes online but prefer using yours!

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    • Hey Brit! Aw that’s so sweet. You could definitely add cocoa powder and reduce the flour slightly but I haven’t tried it myself so I can’t give you exact measurements. But you’ve given me a great recipe idea, so I’m going to work on getting this to the blog soon!!

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  4. My sister and I luuurve banana bread! I think I’m going to put chocolate chips and walnuts in mine though 🙂 I’m not a purist at all! A few slices of this, a nice latte and my weekend will be off to a great start!

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  5. That bread looks so fluffy and moist, Jessica! I love banana bread, and this chocolate chip studded banana bread looks even more amazing! Great recipe! 😀

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  6. Stir and mix recipes are the best thing ever and I LOVE the combination of banana and chocolate chips.

    Thanks for linking up with us for Fabulous Foodie Fridays, have a great weekend x

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  8. This banana bread looks out of this world! Love the chocolate chips and the perfect golden brown color 🙂

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  11. YES…chocolate chips make everything better, including banana bread!! Your bread looks so moist and lovely, fantastic job, Jess!! <3

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  12. This looks perfect, Jess! I love all the boxes you ticked off for this banana bread especially the no mixer and chocolate chips in here 🙂

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  13. Okay… you win! Your banana bread officially looks the best. You’re so right, banana bread is one of those things that should be easy to throw together, not a baking mission involving beaters and room temperature butter and all the rest of it. I am always look to simplify recipes and nowadays I only get out the beaters if it’s absolutely necessary! PS I love the chocolate chips here… chocolate + banana = da bomb.

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    • Oh I’m so glad you agree Hannah! I Banana bread so needs to be quick to put together because the faster I can get a slice in my hand, the better! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

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  15. Banana bread + chocolate chips = ALWAYS a win. This looks so moist, soft and PERFECT, Jessica! Totally wishing I had a slice to with my coffee right now!

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  21. I <3 chocolate chip banana bread, and this version looks SO GOOD, Jess! Banana bread is actually how i won my husband, so I definitely have a soft spot for the stuff 🙂 GORGEOUS photos!

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  23. This banana cake looks perfect, Jess! I love a mix and stir cake recipe – it saves so much extra washing up!! The addition of chocolate chips in this sounds perfect, bananas and chocolate are such a great combination! Mmmm!

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